Foreign Tourist Arrivals in Turkey Rebound in April âšī¸
Turkey saw an 8.0% increase in foreign visitors in April 2025, with notable growth from Germany, UK, and Iran, while maintaining Istanbul as the top tourist destination.
Tourism data provides a marginal economic indicator with limited immediate market implications. The modest growth suggests stable but not transformative economic conditions.
Turkey Consumer Confidence Improves in May âšī¸
Turkey's consumer confidence index increased to 84.8 in May 2025, with improved household expectations and positive sentiment towards durable goods spending, despite ongoing concerns about the general economic outlook.
Consumer confidence data suggests mixed economic signals with marginal improvements, indicating potential stability but not significant transformative momentum. Slight upticks in household expectations and durable goods sentiment are counterbalanced by persistent economic outlook concerns.